And now, the fight is hereAnd so he faces the final curtainMy friends, you all came hereTo celebrate this great occasion

He boxed his whole life throughHas many wins and so few lossesWith all his might, he'll win this fightHe'll do it, he'll do it his way.

Bernard, it's up to youYou know how to do to win this matchYou punch to the left, shot to his noseAnd down he goes, what a sensation!

It's a fact, he's not coming backHe's got to the count, and the ref counts him outIt's a TKO, and here we goHe'll do it, he's gonna do it his way!

Yes there were times when Bernard knewWhen he bit off more than he could chewBut through it all, when there was doubtHe stepped in the ring and knocked them outHe faced them all and still stands tallAnd did it, and did it his way!

There is tonight this special fightHe'll jab and punch with all his mightHe'll show the world, he's number oneYou'd better look out, 'cuz here he comesThe record shows he throws the blowsAnd does it, does it his way!